Tax Programs

Find Resources for Financial and Free Tax Support

Prepare for tax return
Get organized and ready to file with Single Stop's free tax preparation services for low-income families.
File tax return
File your taxes and gain access to the EITC calculator
Check federal tax return
Stay informed and check the progress of your return from submission to deposit.

Access free tax preparation services

Single Stop provides free tax assistance to low-income families, including in-person tax preparation services for residents of New York and a nationwide self-guided service.

Prepare for your tax return appointment

Stay organized and set yourself up for success by having the right documents ready.

**Direct Deposit information required
IRS will no longer issue paper checks

Download checklist
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Valid government ID for you (and your spouse)
Social Security cards or ITIN for you and any dependents being claimed on your tax return
Voided check or bank statement with routing and
account number for direct deposit
All income statements (W-2, 1999-G, All 1099 Forms, 1099-R)
Your tax return from last year
Child-care expenses (Daycare Provider’s Name, Address, and EIN)
If you purchased health insurance through the
marketplace (Form 1095-A)
If you have paid tuition for higher education (Form 1098-T)
If you are a victim of identity theft (Your current year IP-PIN)
Any other tax-related information
Income of equal to or less than
$50,000 for single filers
$80,000 if you have dependents
*Income can be up to $84,000 for Facilitated Self Filing only
An appointment for tax preparation
Stay organized and set yourself up for success by having the right documents ready.

**Direct Deposit information required
IRS will no longer issue paper checks

A valid email address
$50,000 for single filers
$80,000 if you have dependents
*Income can be up to $84,000 for Facilitated Self Filing only
A smartphone to access video conference and the TaxSlayer
platform
Book an Appointment

Find an in-person VITA site

Many sites below require an appointment, which can be made online or by calling the provided phone number.
Masks recommended for all in-person sites, but not required.

File Virtually on Your Own for Free

Federal and all States Included
Income of $79,000 or less
brooklyn
Central Library
10 Grand Army Plaza
Brooklyn, NY 11238

Click to Book an Appointment

By Appointment Only
By Appointment Only
Program Schedule
Jan 26
-
June 30, 2026

Tuesday:
12 PM- 7 PM

Wednesday:
12 PM- 7 PM

There are no VITA Sites in the selected borough.

How to check your refund status online

Once you’ve filed, the process moves quickly. Check your refund status online to see how close you are to receiving your refund!
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24 Hours after e-filing a return for the current tax year
3-4 Days after e-filing a return for a prior tax year
4 Weeks after filing a paper return
Your Filing Status
The Exact Refund Amount Expected on Your Return
Your Social Security Number (SSN) or Individual Tax Payer Identification Number (ITIN)
Visit www.IRS.gov
Click Get Your Refund Status
Click Check Your Refund
Enter your SSN or ITIN
Select the tax year you want to check the status of
Select the filing status shown on your tax return
Enter the exact whole refund amount shown on your return
Click Submit
VITA tax program

Single Stop directs the fifth largest VITA tax program in the country

$5.4M
Value of tax preparation services
$623.2M
Tax refunds  
received
$4M
Child tax credits claimed
Tax assistance
“When the world needed allies more than ever, Single Stop took it to the next level of greatness. You help people get their taxes done for free, claim their refund, and put money back in their pockets when they need it the most”

— Susan Mason, Intuit Financial Freedom Foundation
A Smarter Way to Manage Client Benefits
Return on investment
50:1
With a $60 investment per return, Single Stopʼs ROI provides clients with exceptional financial impact. The average household receives about $3,200.
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